Hong Kong’s leader has expressed hope the city will soon reap the rewards of favourable measures he has sought from the central government, with Beijing lauding his latest policy blueprint as a sign of his determination to implement reforms. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu voiced optimism on Thursday when asked whether a “one-trip-per-week” visa scheme…
In the era of the hub economy, competitive cities must expand beyond their traditional roles as commercial and financial hubs. As Hong Kong universities rise in global rankings, the question is whether the trend will propel the city into becoming a powerhouse of scientific research and technological breakthroughs. In tech innovation and industry, Hong Kong…
Hong Kong’s tourism policies for the coming year will prioritise attracting high-spending visitors and promoting themed travel in the city, with authorities pressing on with efforts to diversify the sector as well as integrate sports and culture. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”…
Hong Kong authorities are set to give an extra HK$5,000 (US$643) a month in subsidies to elderly residents on social security who live in care homes in mainland China, as part of a wider effort to support the underprivileged and encourage retiring across the border. In his annual policy address on Wednesday, Chief Executive John…
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to visit Hong Kong next year for the opening of a pop-up museum highlighting his achievements, the Post has learned. A contract for a “Cristiano Ronaldo Signature Museum in Hong Kong” was signed last month, a source said on Tuesday. The Portuguese star was said to be “excited” about…
Amateur astronomers have flocked outside in recent weeks to witness a comet visible above Hong Kong’s skies, with many overjoyed at the chance to witness the “once-in-80,000-year” sight. Residents took to social media to report sightings of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Cyberport and Tsim Sha Tsui. “I managed to capture it with my…
Hong Kong e-payment service provider Octopus recorded HK$100 million (US$12.9 million) worth of transactions by tourists over the National Day “golden week” holiday from October 1 to 7, a 30 per cent increase from the same period last year. The company on Tuesday also said the number of active users of “tourist mobile Octopus” tripled…
Supermarket chain Uselect has become the latest business to wind down its operations in Hong Kong amid a relentless retail slump, even as some residents said they preferred smaller stores and continued to seek out local shops against prevailing trends. A slew of businesses in the retail and restaurant sector have announced their closure in…
Crowds built up at Hong Kong’s busiest border checkpoint, Lo Wu, on Sunday afternoon following a three-day long weekend, with many residents bringing back delicacies such as hairy crabs and consumer goods. Tens of thousands were making their way back to Hong Kong from tomb sweeping across the border, short breaks and shopping in Shenzhen,…
More than 517,000 Hongkongers travelled to mainland China on the first day of the long weekend on Friday, prompting the city’s rail operator to take stopgap measures to ease overcrowding at two border crossings in a move criticised by a lawmaker. Dominic Lee Tsz-king, deputy chairman of the Legislative Council’s transport panel, on Friday accused…